[Night Songs] Classic masterpieces themed around the night. J-POP you’ll want to listen to at nighttime.

The unique atmosphere of nighttime—something you don’t get in the morning or afternoon—somehow evokes a touch of wistfulness and loneliness, doesn’t it?

In this article, we’ll introduce classic and popular songs themed around “night,” perfect for those hours.

We’ve gathered tracks ideal for quiet nights, such as “songs you want to listen to alone at night” and “songs that evoke beautiful nighttime scenery.”

If you’re looking for music that matches night views for an evening walk, drive, or run, be sure to check these out.

From ballads that suit a relaxed night to dance tunes that make you want to move, we’ve got you covered—there’s sure to be a track you’ll want to play.

Playlist

[Night Songs] Classic masterpieces themed around the night. J-POP you’ll want to listen to at nighttime.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Like this tonightaimyon		Aimyon’s “Kon'ya Kono Mama” is perfect for a nighttime walk or drive.
2	Chronostasiskinoko teikoku		Moody songs to listen to at night
3	Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End		A beautiful piece that evokes the end of summer
4	Dinner Songtuki.		A love song about thinking of someone you cherish
5	Agate Caressed by NightAyase		A poignant song that portrays a farewell before the last train
6	The Brink of NightRADWIMPS		A heartwarming song that comforts loneliness eight years after the earthquake
7	tropical nightSugawara Kei		Kei Sugawara, a social media sensation, sings of troubled nights.
8	osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori		Natori’s Night and the Tale of Osmanthus
9	NIGHT DANCERimase		A heartrending love song set in the nighttime streets by imase
10	Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK		The moving night theme song by ONE OK ROCK
11	Song of the Night WalkersCreepy Nuts		A Creepy Nuts song dedicated to night owls
12	Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu		Flower Company's classic song “Midnight Highway”
13	VenusTele		A fiery rock number that sings of love in the night
14	humorKing Gnu		A quiet rock song that wraps the loneliness of the night
15	Night of Ephemeranqrse		nqrse’s song “Utakata no Yoru” gently embraces the loneliness of the night
16	Blueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s heartbreak song, with deep lyrics
17	Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai		A beautiful piece about farewell and loss on a long autumn night
18	YOKAZEHentai Shinshi Kurabu		A musical work that portrays the poignancy of the night breeze
19	starfishELLEGARDEN		A heartwarming song filled with wishes to a starfish
20	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		YOASOBI, a hit song born from a novel
21	At daybreakkinoko teikoku		A heart-stirring song that sings of hope at dawn
22	Night of the Sixth-Magnitude StarAimer		Aimer’s masterpiece “Rokutōsei no Yoru,” a quiet radiance
23	Dragon NightSEKAI NO OWARI		A bright song that colors the night with a dragon knight
24	Can you sleep at night?flumpool		flumpool’s night song ‘Can You Sleep at Night?’
25	4:00A.M.Ohnuki Taeko		The stillness before dawn, Taeko Ohnuki’s singing voice
26	Friday ChinatownYasuha		A city pop classic, Night’s Brilliance
27	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		The appeal of SMAP’s classic song “Yozora no Mukō”
28	Sleepless Nightyama		yama’s theme song for “Night Doctor” is moving
29	Midnight NightingaleTakeuchi Mariya		A heartwarming song resonating in the silence of the night
30	Stop this nightJUJU		JUJU’s poignant drama theme song sings of the pain of love.
31	It’s because I listened to Bach’s melody at night.Sakanakushon		An addictive nocturne of Bach’s melodies
32	Dancer in the NightSakanakushon		The Charm of Sakanaction’s “Yoru no Odoriko”
33	Midnight TrendySnow Man		Midnight drive, a retro urban melody
34	August NightSilent Siren		The bittersweet, pop-infused night song of Silent Siren
35	Ti AmoEXILE		A song that expresses the heartrending feelings of a woman troubled by an affair.
36	Night of 15Ozaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s masterpiece stirred the hearts of young people.
37	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		Theme song of the anime “Black Jack”
38	Pierrot of the NightAdo		An Ado song that expresses loneliness and anxiety
39	Friday Nightnatori		Natori’s popular nighttime BGM track on TikTok
40	Climax NightYogee New Waves		Sophisticated music that colors the city nights
41	Midnight PretendersAran Tomoko		City pop masterpiece, enchanting music of the night
42	LONELY NIGHTStofubeats		Music that colors the night, a song that keeps you company in loneliness
43	A Night for OnePorunogurafiti		GTO’s theme song “Hitorino Yoru” is a fast-paced rock track.
44	Dance at Nightfurenzu		Enjoy the night with classic City Pop hits
45	NightmareSugiyama Kiyotaka		My heart is healed by Kiyotaka Sugiyama’s new song.
46	A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s summer classic, a passionate theme song
47	A regrettable nighttayori		A tayori track that portrays the stillness of the night
48	My beloved, good night…B’z		Ballads have unexpectedly become popular in dramas.
49	Because it’s a cold night…TRF		TRF “Because It’s a Cold Night…”—a masterpiece by Tetsuya Komuro
50	As long as you’re on the Ferris wheel, illuminated by the night viewThe Mirraz		A famous song by The Mirraz that portrays the feelings of a clumsy boy
51	In the night sky where I can’t even dreamBEYOOOOONDS		Singing my love for you, BEYOOOOOND
52	Night grooveiri		A comfortable groovy track by iri that shines in the nighttime scenery
53	Make it through a lonely nightLucky Kilimanjaro		Lucky Kilimanjaro’s night stroll song
54	Midnight+alpha/arufakyun.		A soothing song that sings of the heartache of the night
55	TonightSCANDAL		SCANDAL “Tonight,” depicting the emotions of the night
56	the pulse sound of the starry nightnano.RIPE		A short, bittersweet song by nano.RIPE
57	Knight Riderichou BOYZ		A moving masterpiece by Ging Nang Boyz
58	Don’t Fall Asleep feat. Ikuko Harada (clammbon)YONA YONA WEEKENDERS		The gentle music night after night is comforting.
59	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		Elekashi’s classic song “Like Tonight’s Moon” resonates deeply in my heart.
60	lighthouseHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s new song “Lighthouse” is captivating for its profound lyrics.
61	The Night Before DepartureLOST IN TIME		A rock song that cheers you on and gives you courage for your departure
62	tropical nightTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The pivotal single “Nettaiya” changed the band
63	Blow the night awayHata Motohiro		Night’s temptation, leaping into the world without sleep
64	Saturday NightBLANKEY JET CITY		A fast-paced rock song by BJC from before their breakup
65	Stars and music at nightHermann H.&The Pacemakers		A song of nostalgic music that snuggles up to the night
66	tropical nightRIP SLYME		RIP SLYME’s summer classic “Nettaiya” (Tropical Night)
67	tropical nightSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s “Nettaiya,” a love song that echoes on summer nights
68	Beat of DawnFujifaburikku		Fujifabric “Moteki” Theme Song
69	Beautiful night skyJUN SKY WALKER(S)		JUN SKY WALKER’s debut single “Wonderful Night Sky”
70	Friday NightZAZEN BOYS		The song “Friday Night” by ZAZEN BOYS
71	Before sleepingOdaka Yōtarō (LUNKHEAD)		Yotarou Odaka's solo song, a soothing singing voice
72	Beyond the nighttsuru		A gentle nighttime rock number by Afro Band
73	Akatsuki-zukuyoHONEY WORKS		A song that portrays the poignancy of the night and of love.
74	Star-Silent Nightrokudenashi		Carrots and Aqu3ra’s Bittersweet Nocturne
75	Slip through the nightKotobukikun		A song of determination to face the anxieties about the future
76	Nocturne Under the MoonMALICE MIZER		The Appeal of the Visual Kei Band MALICE MIZER
77	You among the starsUru		Uru’s first original song popular on YouTube
78	Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku		A wistful autumn song by Kinoko Teikoku
79	Night on the Planetkuriipuhaipe		Memories of CreepHyp by Sekai Kan Ozaki
80	Driving All NightDOUBLE		R&B songs perfect for a midnight drive
81	Stars of the short nightshallm		Shallm’s lyrical band sound
82	2 a.m. and a highballnakigoto		A song that saves me on my late-night walk home from a part-time job
83	Only on nights when I want to dieAina ji Endo		A warm song where a loved one’s smile supports the heart
84	Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta		Questioning a broken world, searching for a light of hope
85	AliensKirinji		Kirinji’s song “Alien” portrays a lonely love
86	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		A gem-like ballad portraying rain and parting
87	Burning Friday NightLucky Kilimanjaro		Lucky Kilimanjaro’s nighttime track becomes a revival hit
88	Wonderlandiri		Expressing the emotional journey from darkness to light through R&B
89	I want to see you.iri		A popular song by iri that sings of poignant late-night emotions
90	Blues Until MorningKimyō Reitarō		Kimyō Reitarō's theme song that soothes the loneliness of midnight
91	RendezvousNissy(Nishijima Takahiro)		A love song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of lovers nestled together at night
92	Night SwingShinsei Kamattechan		A sad gem by Shinsei Kamattechan that expresses loneliness and a sense of loss
93	A Gentle BallAimer		A fantastical song by Aimer sung at a nighttime ball
94	ODD TAXIsukaato to PUNPEE		A lo-fi beat track depicting a city nightscape
95	Midnight Door ~ Stay with MeMatsubara Miki		Miki Matsubara’s debut single is a big hit